Today is TuesdayFebruary 7
the ants go marching
Ants happen.
At some point or another you are going to see them marching around as if they own your place and trying to take over (bunch of squatters.)
When you see them, it’s time to take action. I have tried reasoning with them and I’ve issued a few threats and I can honestly tell you it doesn’t work. When ants invade it’s an all out turf war. Time to roll up your sleeves and take action.
Alternatives to Pesticides
* The Direct Attack: Pour boiling water over the top of the mound - start around the edge and work your way inward (be careful if you use this method)
* The Sneak Attack: Create a hole with a stick in the center of the mound and pour baking soda (about 1/2 way up) and fill the rest of the hole up with vinegar (another great use for vinegar!) - If the ants are in your home spray their “trail” with vinegar
* Time To Spice It Up: Ants don’t like anything that has a strong odor -spices such as cinnamon, bay leaves and even baby powder mess with their sense of smell and direction. Sprinkle where you see them and viola no more ants.
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What a great use for baby powder! I love these green suggestions.
08/25 at 11:46 AM
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Update on our ants: - Andie (my daughter) and I decided to do the sneak attack on the ants w/me adding the baking soda and her adding in the vinegar. I poked a hole in the center of the mound, added the baking soda and then Andie leaned in to add the vinegar. I’m not sure what she thought was going to happen but as she began pouring the vinegar into the hole the ants swarmed out of the ant hill - she was screaming , hollering and hopping all around like a mad woman and then took off running. - I was laughing so hard I couldn’t move out of the way fast enough and was bit 6 times! So my lesson for you in regards to the ants are -
If you are going to do the “sneak attack” be prepared for their counter “direct attack” and be ready to move out of the way fast. Also, you’ll want to make sure your partner knows what’s about to happen (the ants swarm out,) otherwise you’ll be caught in a laughing storm and victim to the ant bite.
08/26 at 11:12 AM
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Thanks for this info! We have been looking for a better alternative to ant elimination.
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That is a really great idea.. I have to try it..